6,486 Studies Reviewed. 85.2% of Original Studies Found Biological Effects. The Evidence is Clear.

EMF Research Studies

Browse 6,486 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.

Filter Studies

Clear all filters

Showing 773 studies (Human Studies) from Glaser RF/Microwave Archive

Human response to very low-frequency electromagnetic energy

Frey AH · 1963

This 1963 research by Frey examined how humans respond to very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic energy, representing early scientific investigation into biological effects of EMF exposure. The study focused on VLF radiation, which operates in the 3-30 kHz range and is produced by sources like naval communications and lightning. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding how electromagnetic fields interact with human biology.

INFLUENCE OF RADIO FREQUENCY HEATING ON SPERM

D. MAKOW, H. GRICE · 1963

This 1963 research by K. Makow investigated how radio frequency heating affects human sperm. The study examined the relationship between RF energy exposure and sperm function, representing early scientific inquiry into electromagnetic field effects on male reproductive health. This work laid groundwork for understanding how wireless technology might impact fertility.

USAF Experience with Microwave Exposure

JOHN E. BOYSEN · 1962

This 1962 U.S. Air Force report examined microwave and radar exposure risks for military personnel during various operations. The study aimed to provide perspective on microwave health effects compared to other electromagnetic frequencies. The report emphasized that unknown risks often receive disproportionate concern compared to actual evidence.

RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION HAZARDS

U. M. SALATI, A. ANNE, H. P. SCHWAN · 1962

This 1962 research by Schwan and colleagues examined radio frequency radiation hazards, focusing on thermal effects and establishing permissible dose levels for human exposure. The study investigated how electromagnetic energy is absorbed by the human body and developed safety guidelines for RF radiation exposure.

Pulsed High Frequency and Routine Hospital Antibiotic Therapy in the Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Preliminary Report

Marshall Jay Lobell, M.D. · 1962

Researchers in 1961 treated 45 patients with pelvic inflammatory disease using pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic radiation alongside routine hospital therapy of antibiotics, sedatives, and bed rest. Patients who received the pulsed high-frequency treatment recovered more quickly, spending an average of 7.4 days in the hospital compared to 13.5 days for those receiving only conventional treatment.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONDUCTING PRELIMINARY AND PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF WORKERS WITH UHF SOURCES

A.A. Letavet, Z.V. Gordon · 1962

This 1962 Soviet technical report by Letavet and Gordon established medical examination protocols for workers exposed to ultra-high frequency (UHF) electromagnetic fields. The authors developed standardized procedures for both initial and ongoing health monitoring of employees working with microwave-generating equipment. This represents early recognition that occupational EMF exposure required systematic medical surveillance.

On an unusual secondary disease of the retina after thermal treatments, with entoptic observations

Bruckner, R. · 1962

This 1962 research examined unusual secondary retinal diseases that developed after thermal treatments, using entoptic observations (visual phenomena perceived within the eye itself). The study documented eye damage patterns following heat-based medical procedures, providing early evidence that thermal energy can cause unexpected secondary effects in delicate eye tissues.

The problem of the influence of UHF fields on specific functions in women working with UHF generators

Palladin AM · 1962

This 1962 Soviet research examined how ultra-high frequency (UHF) electromagnetic fields affected specific biological functions in women working with UHF generators in industrial settings. The study focused on occupational exposure patterns and reproductive health concerns in female workers. This represents early scientific recognition that workplace EMF exposure could have gender-specific biological effects.

IL RADAR TECNOLOGIA, PATOLOGIA, PREVENZIONE

Alfonso Mungo · 1962

This 1962 study examined radar technology's health effects, focusing on pathology and prevention strategies for occupational microwave exposure. The research addressed early concerns about radar operators and military personnel exposed to microwave radiation in their work environments. This represents some of the earliest formal investigation into microwave health effects during the Cold War era.

Les Cataractes par Radiations

Nordmann, J · 1962

This 1962 ophthalmology study by Dr. Nordmann examined how different types of radiation cause cataracts in humans. The research focused on radiation-induced damage to the crystalline lens of the eye, including effects from ultraviolet, infrared, and X-ray exposure. This early work helped establish the connection between electromagnetic radiation and eye damage that remains relevant today.

SOME CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS DUE TO CHRONIC ACTION OF THE CENTIMETER RANGE WAVES

E. A. Drozichina et al. · 1962

Soviet researchers in 1962 documented multiple health effects in workers exposed to centimeter-range microwaves in industrial settings. They found that electromagnetic fields affected the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, blood-forming, and digestive systems, with some workers developing persistent brain and blood vessel damage. This early research identified a pattern of vascular pathology particularly affecting brain tissue.

THE EFFECTS OF RADAR ON THE HUMAN BODY

John J. Turner · 1962

This 1962 technical report examined how radar systems affect the human body, representing early military and scientific interest in electromagnetic field health effects. While specific findings aren't available, this research addressed growing concerns about radar operators and personnel exposed to high-power electromagnetic radiation. The study contributed to foundational understanding of how radiofrequency energy interacts with human biology.

Questions Concerning Protection of Labor at Work on High- and Very High-Frequency Installations

Valentin Franke, Olga Uschinska.ja · 1962

This 1962 German research examined worker protection concerns related to high and very high frequency electromagnetic field installations. The study focused on biological effects and safety considerations for workers exposed to radiofrequency radiation in industrial settings. This represents early recognition of potential occupational EMF hazards decades before widespread public awareness.

Fragen des Arbeitsschutzes bei der Arbeit an Hoch- und Höchstfrequenzanlagen

Valentin Franke, Olga Uschinskaja · 1962

This 1962 German study examined occupational safety concerns for workers exposed to high and ultra-high frequency electromagnetic fields in industrial settings. The research focused on workplace protection standards and safety measures for employees operating RF equipment. This represents early recognition that industrial RF exposure required specific safety protocols.

Health Hazards from Microwave Radiation

John T. McLaughlin, M.D. · 1962

This 1962 study examined health hazards from microwave radiation exposure, focusing on both thermal and biological effects in humans. The research investigated radar-related microwave exposures during an era when military and industrial microwave use was rapidly expanding. This early work helped establish foundational understanding of microwave radiation's potential health impacts.

Study of High Frequency Components in Electrocardiogram by Power Spectrum Analysis

Ernst K. Franke, John R. Braunstein, David C. Zellner · 1962

This 1962 study examined high-frequency components in human electrocardiograms using power spectrum analysis, a then-emerging technique for analyzing electrical signals from the heart. The research focused on identifying and characterizing rapid electrical changes in heart rhythms that weren't visible through standard ECG analysis. This work laid important groundwork for understanding how electromagnetic interference might affect sensitive cardiac monitoring equipment.

Pulsed Short Wave in Sinus and Allied Conditions in Childhood

Levy H. · 1961

This 1961 study examined the use of pulsed short wave electromagnetic therapy for treating sinusitis and lymph node conditions in children. The research represents early medical applications of radiofrequency fields, documenting therapeutic effects in pediatric patients. This work provides historical context for understanding both beneficial and potentially harmful effects of EMF exposure in developing bodies.

Effetti biologici delle onde radar sull'organismo umano - Parte II

P. Battarra · 1961

This 1961 Italian research by Dr. Battarra examined the biological effects of radar waves on the human body, representing early scientific investigation into microwave radiation health impacts. The study was part of a multi-part series exploring how radar emissions affect human physiology. This research emerged during the post-war period when radar technology was expanding rapidly in military and civilian applications.

Auditory system response to radio frequency energy

Frey AH · 1961

This 1961 research by Allan Frey investigated how the human auditory system responds to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The study explored whether RF energy could produce auditory sensations or affect hearing in human subjects. This was pioneering research into what would later become known as the 'microwave auditory effect' or 'Frey effect.'

HIGH-FREQUENCY CURRENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF POLIOMYELITIS IN ADULTS

M.N. Anikin, M.V. Rumyantsova-Russkikh · 1961

Soviet researchers in 1961 studied high-frequency radio waves as a treatment for polio in adults, finding that electromagnetic therapy improved blood circulation and reduced inflammation in affected areas. The study documented physiological changes including enhanced enzyme activity and reduced swelling that compressed nerve cells. This represents early medical research into therapeutic applications of radiofrequency energy.

CONTROL OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO HEALTH FROM MICROWAVE ENERGY

Unknown authors · 1961

This 1961 government report addressed the control of potential health hazards from microwave energy exposure, focusing on personnel safety and radiation protection measures. The document established early regulatory frameworks for microwave safety, particularly for military and industrial applications. This represents one of the earliest official recognitions that microwave radiation posed potential health risks requiring formal control measures.

OCCURRENCE OF LENTICULAR IMPERFECTIONS IN THE EYES OF MICROWAVE WORKERS AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

M. Zaret, S. Cleary, B. Pasternack, M. Eisenbud · 1961

This 1961 technical report examined eye defects in workers exposed to microwave radiation, specifically looking for lens abnormalities and cataracts. The research investigated whether environmental microwave exposure was linked to increased rates of eye problems in occupational settings. This was among the earliest studies to systematically examine microwave radiation's effects on human eye health.

Medical Reports (Selected Articles)

Various Authors · 1961

This 1961 technical report compiled medical articles examining health effects from electromagnetic field and microwave exposure, particularly in occupational settings. The document represents early systematic documentation of EMF health concerns by military and medical researchers. This collection helped establish the foundation for understanding electromagnetic radiation's biological impacts decades before consumer wireless technology became widespread.

Browse by Health Effect